Assistant Professor Director, Ward Hall Counseling Clinic
Dr. Nettie Cambria is an Assistant Professor and the Clinic Director for the Ward
Hall Counseling Clinic in the Department of Counselor Education. She is a licensed
professional counselor (LPC), certified clinical trauma professional level 2 (CCTP-II)
and nationally certified counselor (NCC) with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education.
Nettie is trained in restorative practices and likes to use circles in the classroom
in order to build a strong sense of community. Social justice is a core tenant of
her work and prioritizes a universal design to create an inclusive experience for
students. As an educator, she also likes using interactive and creative approaches
in the classroom. One of her favorite parts about her position here at SUNY Plattsburgh
is providing clinical supervision to our master’s program counselors-in training.
She uses a developmental approach to build competence and confidence in students,
with a primary goal of feeling supported throughout the growth process.
Nettie has provided mental health counseling to her communities for 10+ years. She
has experience working with adolescents, adults, and aging adults through complex
trauma, LGBTQIA+ and disability identities, and depression. Currently, she provides
queer-affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, and trauma-informed care to a small caseload
of clients.
Nettie has been dancing for as long as she can remember and loves to incorporate dance/movement
therapy into her work. Outside of work, she enjoys game nights, taking dance classes
at a local studio, reading, going to movies, and exploring her surroundings in the
Adirondacks.
Telehealth mental health therapist working with clients primarily to heal trauma,
manage anxieties, reduce harm of addictive behaviors, and promote LGBTQIA+ affirming
care
Clinical supervisor for master’s level trainees working in school settings (K-12 and
a college clinic)
Mental health counselor at clinic for diverse community members without insurance
on a variety of presenting concerns
Crisis counselor for county residents, completing level of care assessments, providing
acute crisis counseling, and coordinating follow-up care
Dance therapist for aging adults in residential treatment as well as elementary school
aged children
School counselor for 7th graders in urban community to promote social, emotional,
and educational wellness
Clinical technician at a residential treatment facility for adolescent males with
emotional and behavioral disturbances
Therapeutic staff support doing wrap-around services for children in the autism community
Cambria, A. (2025, April). Moving Through Trauma: Utilizing Movement in a Polyvagal Theory Lens: Educational session at the Association for Humanistic Counseling (AHC) National Conference
in Tampa, FL.
Cambria, A., Galván, A, & Hanna, J. (2025, April). Mentorship in Counseling Programs: Fostering Community, Connection, and Growth: Educational session at the Association for Humanistic Counseling (AHC) National Conference
in Tampa, FL.
Cambria, A., Hanna, J., & Galván, A. (2024, May). Increasing Practical Access in the Classroom for Equity-minded Counselor Training: Educational session presented at the Association for Humanistic Counseling (AHC)
National Conference held virtually.
Hanna, J., Cambria, A., & Galván, A. (2024, May). Building Supervisory Relationships with Faculty/Supervisors by Increasing Access: Roundtable presentation presented at the Association for Humanistic Counseling National
Conference held virtually.
Cambria, A., King, L. (2024, April). Moving Through Trauma: Utilizing Movement in a Polyvagal Theory Lens: 1 hour breakout session at the New York Mental Health Counseling Association Convention
in Albany, NY.
King, L. & Cambria, A. (2024, April). Combatting Decision Fatigue in a Psychotherapeutic Setting: Poster Presentation at the New York Mental Health Counseling Association Convention
in Albany, NY.
Hanna, J., Galvan, A., & Cambria, A. (2022, November). Promoting Confidence/Competence for Early Career CEs on Multicultural and Social Justice
Topics. 50-minute Educational Session Presentation at the North Atlantic Region Association
for Counselor Education and Supervision in Pittsburgh, PA.
Cambria, A., Hanna, J., & Galvan, A. (2022, May). Integration of the RESPECTFUL Model into Clinical Supervision: A Closer Look at Identity,
Inclusivity, and Authenticity, 50-minute Educational Session Presentation at the Association for Humanistic Counseling
annual conference in Nashville, TN.
Galvan, A., Hanna, J., & Cambria, A. (2022, May). Infusing Multicultural Awareness in Counselor Education, 50-minute Educational Session Presentation at the Association for Humanistic Counseling
annual conference in Nashville, TN.
Cambria, A. (2021, November). Dance/Movement Therapy Approach to Emotion Regulation for College Students Exposed
to Bullying: A Phenomenological Perspective, 60-minute Educational Session Presentation at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association
(PCA) annual conference in Valley Forge, PA.
Cambria, A., & Hanna J. (2021, November). Integration of the RESPECTFUL Model into Clinical Supervision: A Closer Look at Inclusivity
and Identity Empowerment, 60-minute Educational Session for the Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA) annual
conference in Valley Forge, PA.
Cambria, A., & Hanna, J. (2021, October). Use of a Counselor Development Model to Promote Wellness in Counselor Education Programs, 50-minute Roundtable Presentation for the Association for Counselor Educators and
Supervisors Annual Conference (held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions).
Cambria, A., & Hanna, J. (2021, June). Use of a Counselor Development Model to Promote Wellness in Counselor Education Programs, 50-minute Educational Session Presentation for the Association for Humanistic Counseling
annual conference (held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions).
